1
as in dissolution
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the separation of Norway and Sweden into two independent nations in 1905
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2
as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct
the separation of church and state is an important concept in the United States
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as in divergence
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a sudden separation of the herd of deer when they were startled
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as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
the narrow separation between posts in the fence
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as in departure
the act or process of two or more persons going off in different directions
friends who dreaded the inevitable separation after graduation
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Recent Examples of separation
But she was faced with a woman shaped by 44 years of separation.
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Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
The ruling halts plans that would have forced thousands to leave the U.S. within just two months, risking job loss, loss of health insurance, family separation, and deportation to countries many haven't lived in for decades.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
He is set to serve in the same role at David Zaslav’s streaming and studios business to be called Warner Bros. after the separation.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
The date of separation listed in the filing is July 10 while the reason for divorce Dreka cited is irreconcilable differences.
—Essence, 31 July 2025
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Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
The ruling halts plans that would have forced thousands to leave the U.S. within just two months, risking job loss, loss of health insurance, family separation, and deportation to countries many haven't lived in for decades.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
He is set to serve in the same role at David Zaslav’s streaming and studios business to be called Warner Bros. after the separation.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
The date of separation listed in the filing is July 10 while the reason for divorce Dreka cited is irreconcilable differences.
—Essence, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separation
Noun
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The merger dissolution includes dropping of all legal claims.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
25 July 2025
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The dissolution of Metrograph Pictures is another sign of a contracting independent and studio film space, as layoffs continue industry-wide and buzzy festival acquisition titles remain without a home.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 July 2025
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This distinction arose not just from a difference in age, but from a difference in responsibility.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
8 Aug. 2025
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This is really the distinction between Maslow’s self-actualization and self-transcendence.—
Arianna Huffington,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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This divergence underpins the tug-of-war between technical and fundamental forces, with the S&P 500 stuck in a tight range after posting its longest streak of tranquility in two years in July.—
Jessica Menton,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
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However, while the comics on which The Sandman is based had the luxury of divergence, the TV series had to keep Tom Sturridge’s Dream at its center.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
1 Aug. 2025
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Yet regardless of the device or price point, a gap remains in the investment that most companies are making in technology to support remote work for their rank-and-file employees.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In the middle lies a gap between strategy and execution.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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The bus shelter was on a paved section of the airport departures area where people were being dropped off by taxis, friends, family.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Hoever’s departure from the first-team picture was far from ordinary.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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The woman’s car, a Nissan Altima, crashed against the center divider wall, leaving her unconscious.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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The crash caused the truck to brush up against the concrete dividers, causing the trailer to be forced open.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Blackstock was also Clarkson's manager from 2017 until their 2020 split.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the years after their split, however, he’s largely avoided the spotlight and appears to have spent his time DJing.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the background looms a pending Louisiana redistricting court case, which the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments for on Oct. 15, that could rewrite parts of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits racial discrimination in voting.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The state alleged disparate impact discrimination under both federal and state law.—
AJ Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Separation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separation. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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